Boil Water Advisory in Effect ‘Until Further Notice’
By Jon Whiten • Sep 1st, 2009 • Category: Blog, NewsUnited Water officials are advising all Jersey City residents to continue boiling their water as a result of a water main break on Route 7 at Charlotte Circle.
Residents are advised to boil their water at a rolling boil for one minute for the following uses: drinking, cooking, baking, making ice cubes, taking medication, brushing teeth, washing food, mixing baby formula, mixing juices or drinks, feeding pets or other consumption.
Water pressure has returned to normal levels for most of the city, except on the west side, United Water says. They urge residents in this area to conserve water while the repairs on in progress.
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Jon Whiten is the founding editor of the Jersey City Independent.
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Greeeaaaat. I was worried when the water was brown last week but promptly forgot about it when the brown subsided. Any idea what happens if you drink the dirty water?
James-
Not sure what would happen if you drank the dirty water — probably nothing in reality, but the company has to err on the side of caution. I’d say call or email United Water if you have questions: Sonja Clark, United Water, 201-767-9300 — sonja.clark@unitedwater.com
Does anyone know when this break occured? I am concerned for the water I left for my dogs this morning.
Just emailed her - hope to get a response!
David - The break happened about 10 pm last night.
aaargh.
this, after construction on my street a few months ago broke water line THREE TIMES.
aargh.
thanks for the head up, i hadn’t known about it.